6 Amazing Notebooks

We all know that there are lots of Note-taking applications out there.
...that being said, the experience of writing on a real carefully handcrafted paper notebook surpasses any typing you may like doing!

1. Moleskine

We start this list, of course, with the well stablished Moleskin.
Moleskine has a wide range of choices, from little to big, from watercolor to music paper, from black to colorful and from cheap to not so cheap.
Throughout the time there were many renowned artists to have used the Moleskine notebooks, among them are Vicent Van Gogh, Pablo Piacasso, Ernest Hemingway and Bruce Chatwin.

You can read more about it here: Moleskine

2. Piano Notebook

If you, like me, sometimes find the need of writing down the musical ideas on your head, maybe this is a good notebook for you.
If it happens during a bike ride, just stop for a moment, take our cool looking Piano Notebook from your backpack and sketch your music ideas down. If you have any doubts, just play it on the little piano to check you got everything right!

3. Rite in the Rain

The Rite in the Rain is one of the coolest notebook i've seen so far.
Not only is looks super cool, but it is also really practical to everyone who likes to spend time outside in all kinds of weather - or, you never know, take some notes during the morning shower.
And that's not all. On top of being all-weather writing paper that sheds water, they are also environmentally responsible!

You can read more about it here: Rite in the Rain

4. Triangle Notebook

Here is a Notebook for the design lovers.
With an original format and a smart design, the Triangle Notebook will surely attract the attention of your friends, teachers, parents and peers.
Design by Tan Mavitan, this might be one of the most original notebooks out there

You can read more about it here: Tan Mavitan

5. Ciak ECO

The Ciak ECO is a collection of very beautiful and well thought notebooks.
They are made in reprocessed leather and recycled paper using energy obtained by sustainable resources and they have a very nice and distinctive feel to them.
I personally think the black one with colorful elastics are super beautiful!

You can read more about it here: Ciak ECO

6. Scout Books

I have left the best, or maybe it is more correct to say "the coolest", to the end.
The Scout Books not only are they made of 100% recycled paper, but you can DESIGN YOUR OWN. How cool is that?
Ever wanted a notebook for a special topic? Well, now you can have it.
Ever wanted a super cool notebook with one of your design on the cover? Well, now you can get it.
The possibilities to make you happy are endless! You will have no more excuses to say notebooks are boring!

You can read more about it here: Scout Books

With notebooks like this, i think we better start writing our award winning novel!
Let's keep dreaming...

6 Amazing Album Covers

We all know that you can't judge an album's quality by it's cover.
...that being said, we all love a beautiful album to hold on our hands while we listen to it!

1. Beatles - Abbey Road

The Abbey road is one of the most memorable record in recent music history or, as Nicole Pensiero puts it, it is "and amazingly cohesive piece of music, innovative and timeless" and is, by many, considered on of the best music albums in history.
And, not less recognizable is its cover: the four The Beatles' members crossing Abbey Road. First Lennon, than Starr, followed by McCartney with Harrison in the back were photographed by Iian Macmillan to make this iconic cover.

You can read more about it here: Beatles - Abbey Road

2. Nirvana - Nevermind

The music world was never the same after the disappearing of Nirvana. And, i don't know why, but i think that if K. Kobain was still around he would just say "Nevermind!".
With songs like "Smells like teen spirit", "Come as you are" or "Polly", the ground-breaking Nevermind soon became a hit and it was number 1 in Hit Charts all over the world.
The photo of the baby swimming in the water, taken by photographer Kirk Weddle, has appeared in magazines like Time and Rolling Stone.

You can read more about it here: Nirvana - Nevermind

3. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the moon

Even if people don't know what this image is or where it comes from, we have all seen it in one place or another. With art work by George Hardie the cover from Pink Floyd's eight studio album is an icon of simplicity, beauty and meaning.
The album was an immediate success, with songs like "Money" or "Speak to me / Breathe", stayed on the charts for about 15 years and has won many Gold, Platinum and even Diamond Disks.

You can read more about it here: Pink Floyd - The dark side of the moon

4. The Velvet Underground & Nico

Did you know that early version of this great album invited people to "Peel slowly and see" and then, by peeling back the banana skin, a flesh-colored banana skin would be revealed underneath?
The Velvet Underground & Nico, with songs like "Sunday Morning" or "The Black Angel's death song", was, at first, a big commercial failure. But, with time, this album became of the most iconic albums of the alternative music world being even named 22nd greatest album of all time in a Music of the Millennium poll conducted in the UK by HMV Group, Channel 4, The Guardian and Classic FM.

You can read more about it here: The Velvet Underground & Nico

5. The Clash - London Calling

Pennie Smith took what is today acknowledged as being one of the most iconic photos in Rock History: Paul Simonon smashing his bass against the floor to express his frustration again the overly quiet audience at New York's Palladium in 1979.
Not only the album became a success, being #1 in 1980's critic's poll of the Rolling Stone Magazine, but the album cover is one of the most loved covers from music fans all over the world.
Ah, and the bass is now at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

You can read more about it: The Clash - London Calling

6. Sigur Rós - Ágaetis Byrjun

And now i finnish this list with one of my favorite album covers. Believe it or not, this cover was designed by Gotti Bernhöft with only a Bic Crystal ballpoint pen.
Ágaetis Byrjun (meaning "a good beginning") was the break-through algum of Sigur Rós, and it is filled with melancholic and dreamy soundscapes.
This is a moody album with a moody cover to go with it!

You can read more about it here: Sigur Rós - Ágaetis Byrjun


Now we don't even need to listen to music anymore, we just need to look at the cover albums!
...let's keep dreaming!

6 Amazing Infographics about Food

We all know that eating healthy is one of the most important things we can do for our well-being!
...that being said, how many of us really pay it enough attention?

1. Milk

(source: www.learnstuff.com)

Milk in our society is seen, and advertised, as something essencial in every man's diet.
But the fact is that many recent studies have proved it not to be true. Milk (cow's milk) is associated with many health problems, including Coronary disease, Type-1 Diabetes and even several types of cancer.
There are, however, several pant-based milks which are becoming more and more popular due to their high quality, nutritional values and, of course, interesting taste.

2. Fast Food

(source: odetocapitalism.com)

I think about Fast Food i don't even need to say anything. We are all aware that eating fast food is like eating a heart attack. Maybe tasty (sometimes), but a heart attack anyway...

3. Vegetables

(source: rvank.com)

Eating vegetables, contrary to what most people think, is very tasty, very healthy and can also be lots of fun to choose from so many varieties available to us.
But there is something very important: we should eat vegetables from the season and grown locally, and thus avoiding vegetables grown in super-greenhouses or flown from around the world.
This is a very useful graphic with many Vegetables and their seasons.

4.Water

(source. http://www.fastcompany.com)

Have you ever wondered how many liters of water go to waste every single day to produce all the things that we use?
Well, it is quite a lot, and i think it is our work to do something about it!

5. Vegetarianism

(source: Josh Segars)

I think most people criticize Vegetarianism because they don't really know it. Ignorance brings fears, and miss conceptions can be a really hard thing to change in people's minds.
I don't think this infographic will change anyone's mind, but i do think it has some interesting numbers, and there is lots of information about Vegetarian Diets on the Internet for those who wish to know more about it...

6. Chocolate

(source: andrejpreston.com)

I thought it would be a good idea to end this post with an infographic about Chocolate.
Chololate may have a lot of calories, but it's also a very healthy and taaaaaasty food!
Who doesn't like a good piece pf chocolate?


Well, now we have no excuses not to eat well for a very long time!
Let's keep dreaming...

6 Amazing cycling accessories

We all know that cycling is nice and good for your health!
...that being said, cycling can also be a good way to make other people super jealous of your cool cycling gadgets!

1. LightLane

I thought it would be a good idea to start this list with an accessorie i have been drooling about for some time: a laser light that makes our own Bicycle Lane on the pavement.
This is a simple but very good idea, and the people at LightLane are making it into a very nice, stylish and useful product.
It started as a concept for a competition and now they are developing it into a product we will all want!

You can read more about it here: LightLane

2. TiGr Bike Lock

The TiGr Bike Lock "is a titanium lock that is Smart, Versatile, Elegant, Light, Tough and Easy to use". That is how the people at TiGr lock describe it, but i would still add that it is the most cool looking lock i have seen for a while and, and this is a big thing, it is really practical!
With a very original "storage" method and a high level of security, the TiGr lock is a great candidate to become you favorite tool to keep your precious bike safe!

You can read more about it here: TiGr Bick Lock

3. Topeak Hexus II Multi-tool.

There are a lot of Multitools out there and they all say they are the best. So, choosing one Multi-tool to present you here, was not an easy choice.
The Hexus II is an award winning Multi-tool with 16 hardened steel tools put together in one single ergonomic and stylish composite body.
At only 167g, the Hexus II you always be with you and, who know, save you from many uncomfortable situations.

You can read more about it here: Topeak Hexus II

4. Turtle Shell Speakers

Cycling is not a time to have your head in the clouds. But at times having some music would make it much more interesting.
The OT Turtle Shell Wireless Speaker is a sleek, functional and rugged Bluetooth Speaker that started as a Kick-Starter Project and is now on it's way to become a well known, and loved, product.
You can easily pair it with any of your Bluetooth devices and you'll always have your favorite soundtrack at hand on all your Outdoor Activities.

You can read more about it here: Turtle Shell Speaker

5. Overade Foldable Helmet

Why do cycling helmets always need to be so ugly and unpractical?
I think that was exactly the idea that went through the head of the creators from this amazing Foldable Helmet.
The Overade Foldable helmet offers a simple and easy to use, yet safe, stylish and reliable Helmet for the everyday use of the most demanding commuters.
Now you'll have no more excuses not not wear a Helmet.

You can read more about it here: Overade Foldable Helmet

6. Siva Atom Bicycle Generator

After a successful Kick-Starter the people at Siva have a super great product: the Siva Atom!
The Siva Atom is a lightweight, highly efficient bicycle generator and rechargeable battery pack designed to power virtually any of your electronic or mobile devices vis USB.
The Atom is the ideal product for the modern commuter cyclist, the urban biker, the weekend rider, the gadget lover or every sustainable minded cyclist who needs a charge on the go.

You can read more about it here: The Atom


With gadgets like this even I could keep up with Miguel Indurain!
...let's keep dreaming!

ion Mobile LP USB Turntable

We all know that nothing beats a really good live concert!
...that being said, we can't go to concerts the whole time, so listening to music at home can (and should) also be a very good experience.

The ion Mobile LP is a portable USB turntable which you can connect to your computer (PC or Mac) to just listen to some great music, creative your favorite playlists, record your vinyl records to CD or convert them to good quality .mp3 files.
The Mobile LP can run on wall power or on batteries, which, together with it's built-in speaker and it's protective dust cover, makes it a perfect companion to your picnics and music filled outings.

Either you are a DJ with an extensive vinyl collection, a big music lover or just a fan of beautiful simple design, the ion Mobile LP [iPTUSB Red] limited edition has something for you to love!

You can read more about it here: ion Mobile LP [iPTUSB Red]

With a turntable like this we'll soon be everyone's favorite DJ!
Let's keep dreaming...